Better Internet for Kids

The goal of the lesson is for the student to understand what artificial intelligence is, know what comes with using artificial intelligence, and understand that while artificial intelligence can help with learning, it should not do the student's homework for them.

Information material for parents, which includes recommendations on how parents can support their child’s safe, health-preserving, and responsible use of the internet and smart devices.

The material covers topics such as: making agreements with their child, including time management; opportunities and risks, age-appropriate content, sharing images and videos; scams; where to get help and advice, and so on.

In the educational online game “Journey on the internet”, students can test their knowledge and improve it.

The game was created with players aged 7-13 in mind, but it is also very suitable for older players, and adults too. It is possible to play with classmates and friends in teams, or individually.

An internet connection is required to play the game. There are red, yellow, green and blue icons on the game screen, which open when you click on them.

Understanding why, and more so, how age matters requires solid evidence about how children at different developmental stages experience the online world. However, the current evidence base remains uneven. Even so, some European countries conduct comprehensive national studies that examine distinct age cohorts. Findings indicate that children’s digital experiences—and their needs—shift significantly as they mature, underlining the importance of age-specific approaches.

In the video, Internet Police Officer Grete-Kelly Lipstok shares advice to young people on what to do if they become a victim of cyberbullying, if a young person's personal data has been shared without consent, if their account has been hacked, or if they have become a victim of sexual or other abuse online.

The video was produced in cooperation with the Estonian Union for Child Welfare and the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board.

The video was supported by the Ministry of Social Affairs and the European Union.

In the video, the Online Police Officer shares advice to parents on what to do if their child sees false information circulating online or becomes a victim of cyberbullying, as well as how to protect personal data and prevent their child from becoming a victim of sexual or other abuse online. It also outlines how parents can help their child if they have problems.

 

A video resource for parents on what to do if a child falls victim to a scam. It provides recommendations on how to prevent such a situation, what to do if it has happened, and where to get advice and help. Direct communication with the child, joint activities and a trusting relationship are important so that the child has the courage to ask for advice and help in case of questions and concerns.
 

The webinar focuses on computer games – what children play, why they like them, and what teachers and parents should know about them.

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The Smartly on the Internet webinar focuses on how to use digital tools in an informed, balanced way and according to the rules agreed upon by the family.

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The webinar focuses on the topic of how to spot a child in need, what the work process of child welfare is, and how specialists working with children can support a child.

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